Area Report
Last updated 10 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Leeds: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around LS8 1QY.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 34 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 44 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Allerton Grange School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
30crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 30 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 23.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
20GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 GP, 4 hospitals, 21 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ALWOODLEY MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- 3.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (0.23 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
34shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Cook, Tesco, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Chapel Allerton Harrogate Road Local — 0.6 mi
In Leeds, 83% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Leeds, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near LS8 1QY.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in LS8.
Average sold price by property type across the LS8 district, 2021–2026.
About LS8 1QY
LS8 1QY scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Moor Allerton Hall Primary School 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS8 1QY is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,839 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 44 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Moor Allerton Hall Primary School, 0.2 mi away.
There were 30 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ALWOODLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is SPIRE LEEDS HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
